Job Summary:The Occupational Therapy Assistant works in collaboration with unit staff and the inter-disciplinary treatment team to plan, coordinate and implement the group programming in order to meet the treatment needs of the patients.The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) collaborates with the treating physician and interdisciplinary treatment team in determining the appropriate evaluations needed for the patient. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides individual treatment as needed.Requirements:Associates degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy programTraining and Experience: Experience in Behavioral Health or with a specific age population (geriatrics, pediatrics)Special Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner. Creative and flexible.Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Split 10a -6:30p - Every Other WeekendExternal candidates who are hired into these positions may be assigned as floats until the new unit is open. It is currently anticipated that the new unit will open in July, 2024.Riverview 2 is a NEW Short Stay Unit (SSU)Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions-Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center-are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statusEthics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
